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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.11, 321.64 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.11, 321.64 and 163.32 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.11 : 321.64 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.11/321.64 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.11x = 321.64 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.11x = 52,528.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,528.63/233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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